Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a sai on her belt. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Merla grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries a battered halberd and tarnished longbow as well. Her cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Sage, her father struggled to pay the bills. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a blue collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her chestnut hair is cut short. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. He has red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Patrin was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.