Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears tan trousers with violet and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is cut close to her head. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Braak was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ella grew up listening to her father's many stories. She worked as a nervous Carpenter and found it very stressful. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears a blue collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the east. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Sumnes never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats, marred by teas. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Werydd grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Panana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears long strands of ruby and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His crest is white and curly. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.