Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ermina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ermina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy blonde hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a Mortician first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Rurik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Sutha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Sutha's homeland. Sutha decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sutha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 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 (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Faran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.