Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Portia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Armorer; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her hair is blue, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Semyaza was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Semyaza's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Stableman, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. He has no crest. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for him, and Zedaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has worked as a Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Bilga never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This man wears bulky red painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She has slicked back brown hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Huru wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 150 gp.