Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Body Guard, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has black hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rimple isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Rimple and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his chestnut hair down. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Gifted from a young age, Joser studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Gimûb is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.