Description: He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is white and curly. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by her family; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 360 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Portia was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp).