Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is black. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small yellow hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Brewer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ida studied abroad. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 18000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.