Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red crest is braided into rings. She has red eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Vezera is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Vezera was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Tana hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Tana hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 15000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: 3'9" and muscular, this northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. She became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Amber (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are copper.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shipwright business.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). White opal (800 gp).