Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her brown hair up. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears professional attire. Her crest is short and scarlet. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears professional attire. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: John is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: John was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ranala embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 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.

Description: This dark-skinned female is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

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. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Mardred lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp).