Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a black suit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Golm is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Golm took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Jarana was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bounty Hunter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 pp. White pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Crampernap was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Burgell embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Burgell was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Mijira hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. To her fellows she 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: Mijira lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White pearl (130 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Callybon would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.