Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ivellios was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her cinnamon fur is long and unkept. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. She has moderate length blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Orla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Orla was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Glassblower. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His fur is short and yellow. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dagger was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and white. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp.