Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered lance and tarnished sword as well. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Cockaby reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. His black fur is knotted and matted. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ethereal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'3" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Thoradin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, 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 Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.