Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ralf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 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). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shadow does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This man wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Amber (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she is greedy

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Aquamarine (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: Sorath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).