Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Vlorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Vlorn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Bricklayer, Hamil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a dyer again

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp.