Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 gp. White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in a small island village. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Barber. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 pp. White opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. She wears her golden hair down. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 pp. Jasper (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Rolen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.