Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has no crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Elaim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Buckler.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wobbles isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Wobbles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2600 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Duergath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp.