Description: He is a husky man, who wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has chestnut hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Carpenter soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and to protect his home

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired her part-time. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Luthra learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Map Maker. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. She has slicked back 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: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has white hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hatae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Hatae and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 310 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).