Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is black and curly. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. 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 born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Himo is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Carter business.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: A deep hatred of giants; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. His fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is silver and curly. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.