Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Veloptima isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by beers. With bright blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fancy black suit. He wears his brown hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears an entirely white suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gorga grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has moderate length copper crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 pp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length red fur. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.