Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Theirastra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Tana is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy pastel suit. He wears a colorful flower in his beige fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sweet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His fur is short and beige. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Ethereal 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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ethereal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Jeweler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gerard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Onyx (20 gp).