Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. He struck the Sculptor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Amethyst (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Vani enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small plains village. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'8". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roondar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Frouse never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his black hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Khrosh hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Carnelian (60 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.