Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'8". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His crest is bronze and curly. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Pijjirik is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Pijjirik hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Pijjirik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 380 gp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is black and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.