Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his violet robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Koeth was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished morningstar as well. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Simple lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: She stands about 2'8" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer who has hired her part-time. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Mason like his mother before him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.