Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with tan slacks. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 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.

Description: He is a husky man, who very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is short and red. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Juliana will drive conversation. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. She has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Ribbles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Ribbles was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ribbles's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is blonde and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emerald studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).