Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Anselm grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Anselm. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Morana's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.