Description: He is typically in his Guard uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. After coming to the age of reason, Chad took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 gp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear white tank tops with blue pants. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is an amazing painter.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has moderate length silver hair. She has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the north. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vadania grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vadania. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a fisher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Crowbar.