Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Hadarai was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Banker. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 350 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Kathra was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 cp. Moss agate (10 gp).