Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. She wears her auburn hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Anbera was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He is physically well-built. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Emotional, Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Kite was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.