Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her hair is golden and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The war was a terrible time for her, and Portia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (40 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Traubon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traubon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and brown pants. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Nalral abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).