Description: A 3'6" southern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His golden hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A true patriot, Shaena would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shaena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'9" when asserting herself. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This western man wears just a white suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Altho was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 gp.