Description: She stands about 3'5" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has brown hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and wears baggy violet pantaloons and a blue scarf. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and he has a crush on the local spy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Vorka and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Pearl was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Ridaro lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 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 (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her black fur is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.