Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is a Mason first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is very fat, and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is white and very short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Masseuse. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Morana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'8" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy black hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jabbie isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jabbie grew up listening to his father's many stories. Jabbie abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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 was born on a small isolated farm. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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 feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 sp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is black and curly. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Mella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is short and blue. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Ekemon was born with his father's beautiful face. Ekemon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 4'10". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Criella was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. 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. Criella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 sp.