Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Cory was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dalaba isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She got into the Barber business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Dalaba took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor she uses now. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the west. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Barkeep.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.