Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has moderate length brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Susannah hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. 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: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who very much looks the part of a Bather, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pelaios grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 80 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Zanna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Nyx 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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Morkral 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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Being a Miner kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is an epitome of beauty. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 cp.