Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Junk Dealer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brass crest is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (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.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Reeza 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bather, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 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.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is typically in his Mayor uniform, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and purple. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).