Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports golden long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Charles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her black hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His crest is black and very short. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Nagrette was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. His hair is purple and very short. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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. Thamuz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 pp.