Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has moderate length brass crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His crest is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears a brown vest and prefers red and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Serpent was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has worked as a Banker like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Suhnae grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Suhnae alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frug isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is short and chestnut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Knight but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small island village. Through the years after Kali was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Kali's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She struck the Adventurer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a green and blue robe with the hood down. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished sword as well. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Mormo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mormo grew up listening to his father's many stories. One day when Mormo was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Mormo was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 280 gp.