Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Kava is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp).