Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Erky was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 360 gp. Rose (80 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a yellow scarf. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Nemeia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is chestnut and curly. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.