Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Zircon (30 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.

Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Veloptima isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 sp. Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her fur is yellow and curly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).