Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is short and silver. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. Godfrey 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: Godfrey was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.