Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Shepherd, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and tan pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Glassblower like her father before her.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Igden isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: Money/treasure; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a yellow shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Antinua lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Detective, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the west to a Tanner, Verna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Verna was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Grai grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 280 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2600 sp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears brown trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 cp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears grey trousers with pastel and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson grey hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.