Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frug fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 220 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His fur is beige and curly. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A freak accident while working with his Weaver father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.