Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Jebeddo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jebeddo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jet (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, River learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Kildrak was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).