Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is typically in her Guard uniform. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Bilga was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses like a well dressed Banker does, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Banker. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Thiala was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is brown and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Rimple was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mantus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).