Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has moderate length white crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2700 sp. Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy silver hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: 3'10" and muscular, this western woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Barbena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: This malnourished man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long blue crest kept up in a rat tail. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.