Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a scythe on her belt, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and red. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ulla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Astar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 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: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Xappan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Sapply learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is short and red. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Rimple lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her red fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Coral (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).