Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Erky speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Tomph learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She struck the Dilettante job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy brown fur. Her eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).