Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and ceremonial daggers. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Gynk hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Alston is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. Her lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Emerald and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Geoffrey grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Geoffrey. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Geoffrey was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her head has been shaved. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Kali and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to protect her home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Good lock.