Description: This eastern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roywyn isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Roywyn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'11" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dee will drive conversation. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: A 5'6" western man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous 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.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Lûga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Artin lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.