Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was a Dilettante, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Knight. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Knight like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy white hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Calcitro would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2200 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her black 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: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dalaba embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Dalaba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Shoemaker; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears just a black suit. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kairon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. He has no hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Hamil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Hamil was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 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 (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.