Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants, and she perpetually has her hand crossbow ready. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She uses divination through singing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aline liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amber (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Rurik abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Igden will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Igden hails from a village terrorized by giants. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fisher. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Bolhild lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length gray fur. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aura's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).