Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Avice is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Actor business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Actor responsibilities is difficult; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is golden and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frouse isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Frouse was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Frouse abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frouse fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is white and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Anbera was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

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, Hugolina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 gp. White pearl (110 gp).