Description: This woman wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is black. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is brown and curly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel 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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a fancy blue dress. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Donella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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's in love; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her brown hair is cut short. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in a small island village. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.