Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has slicked back brown hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Being a Cook kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Debt, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Baelitae was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Coral (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.