Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 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: Shautha was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Torgga is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tan deerstalker hat and tan clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Amber (160 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Uzza is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Uzza grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Chassath was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by beers. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A true patriot, Nora would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a simple white robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Hematite (6 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sannl does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease, Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 gp.