Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Drifting took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Fargas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Ida hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).