Description: She wears a black top hat and black clothes. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Vola began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his bronze crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for her, and Avelina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dimble embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Dimble and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 120 gp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fancy grey suit. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Hubert was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Hubert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Hubert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Seamstress.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Server they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Carpenter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Yebe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.