Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Helja was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veloptima embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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 several months after her father was called into army service. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has red eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Mehen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His gold crest is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 gp. Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a red tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She got into the Baker business at a young age. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She tends to her Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miller who has hired her part-time. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp. Citrine (50 gp).