Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished axe as well. She wears her white crest down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Zykroff reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Howard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries greataxes. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).