Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. 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 born in the east. Egelina was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barber. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A 3'5" eastern woman, she wears just a tan suit. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Reddlepop embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Reddlepop liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Gilbert was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Gilbert alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has red hair. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His hair is short and silver. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Merihim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Merihim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Dimble and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Azgrom is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Azgrom was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is physically well-built. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.