Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. A true patriot, Mreksh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Art began to lead the lost caravan. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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 (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her white hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Ilanis 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 has worked as a Mason like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's in love

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Rose (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (120 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. 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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raiann was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Ahlyssa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.