Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He wears his purple hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local engraver

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 cp. Peridot (20 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Arjhan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Arjhan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Arjhan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2300 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).