Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Zanna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her nunchaku with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her red hair is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ahvain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Iolite (30 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mardred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Mardred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Lazy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tattered old clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghaliver isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Leshanna was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Healer’s kit.