Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baern was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Lewis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.