Description: This woman usually wears her tan robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. She wears her black hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Marastyr has worked very hard to control her curse. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Aline was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Aline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy purple hair. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Pelaios began to lead the lost caravan. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.