Description: A 3'6" northern man, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Being a Shoemaker 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 290 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 110 gp. Amber (90 gp).