Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. 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 wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Spy kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bricklayer.

Flaws: Insane, Greedy, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Sard (80 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is short and brown. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Astaro isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Astaro and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 300 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Eberdeb lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'0". She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ea grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ea. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She keeps her long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise yellow. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

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. A true patriot, Mary would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Mary was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Through the years after Mary was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mary's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He wears his white hair up. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Gell was taken on many hunting expeditions. Gell 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 gp.