Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has styled her silver crest well, parting it to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: Hamil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vepar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (160 gp).