Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. She has wavy auburn hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mumpena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Rosamund liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Elysande speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear flannel. Her black fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for her, and Great does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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. After a long history of fighting, Great and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 120 gp. Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on his right hand. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west. His first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Astar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has worked as a Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.