Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Arjhan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arjhan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Architect. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Thomas was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Architect. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has black hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 pp.