Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tanner. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has red hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is physically well-built. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Miller, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, River and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy blue crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His red crest is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 gp.