Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Navigator job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has shaved her head bald. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Fortune-teller job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 390 gp. Jet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her silver crest is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He usually wears his white robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She has green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pyntle isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Pyntle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Actor job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A 6'1" northern man, he dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Melech was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his copper crest in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.