Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His hair is short and brown. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Weaver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She tends to her Stylist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Apothecary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 40 pp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.