Description: Standing 2'9", this woman has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Nagrette began to lead the lost caravan. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 68. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Tordrid speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tordrid grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the west. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.