Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Mantus abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mason. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with her Banker father left her crippled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Criella was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'2" eastern woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a green and tan robe with the hood down. Her crest is black and curly. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).