Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Avice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: He's in love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy silver hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bellfounder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frouse was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Butcher. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. She has worked as a Butcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His lavender fur is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jet (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in the west to a Bellfounder, Jasmine learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.