Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

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 very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her silver hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 250 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. His hair is golden and curly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp.