Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears just a black suit. Her hair is black and curly. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has wavy black hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He tends to his Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and balancing his hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is silver and curly. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear flannel. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Ronobe was taken on many hunting expeditions. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Doctor 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.