Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She has no hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nyx embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nyx took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. Her crest is silver and very short. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Akra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His crest is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barrister but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Greethen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2800 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Andram was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 17th 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Luthra was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by teas. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fistula grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.