Description: A 3'8" northern man, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Unemployed for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. She has violet eyes.

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 a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Zanna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His purple hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

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 went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His red hair is knotted and matted. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She has wavy brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Abalaba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black vest and prefers white and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Gomory and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).