Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Arava was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on her left side. Her golden hair is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mumpena embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Buckler.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Euphemia 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. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Euphemia hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Anastrianna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Anastrianna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 Dwarf in existence. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Locksmith business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp. Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 cp.