Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has slicked back black hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 4'4" northern man, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears tan trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her hair is auburn and curly. 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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Veloptima has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Veloptima and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 180 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Dain 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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Dain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ishte took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His silver hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rimple embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. Rimple enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Servant, his father struggled to pay the bills. When Rimple reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Rimple and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He has no hair. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theren. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her hair is short and black. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Family, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.