Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. The war was a terrible time for her, and Meriele does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Balam was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 Merchant. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Amber (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She is physically well-built. She wears her black hair down. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Kasdeya was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Farmer and found it very stressful. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amethyst and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after John was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. John's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (500 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.

Description: This western man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 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 (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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 (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a fancy yellow dress. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a black vest and prefers green and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1900 pp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.