Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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 got into the Assassin business at a young age. Through the years after Manfred was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Manfred's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Holy water.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Umpen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born in the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Hematite (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she very much looks the part of a Merchant. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Silaqui studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a pastel coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her beige fur is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 sp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp).