Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raymond lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lilli isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Lilli lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40 gp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy cinnamon fur. She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has a hunchback. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Spear grew up listening to her father's many stories. Spear abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.