Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Yvonne speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A gifted student she started as a Bellfounder, but she got bored and became a Shepherd. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. 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's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Crowbar. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is typically in her Carpenter uniform. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She struck the Carpenter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.