Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tattered old clothes. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Mara was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 88. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 110 gp. Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and daggers. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the south. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished quarterstaff as well. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. 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 melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jacoba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he very much looks the part of a Carter. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kellen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kellen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Herleva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. Her hair is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a great chef.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Caeldrim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Everburning torch.