Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his silver crest up. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aerdeth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Aerdeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Astaro was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Astaro decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a flattop crest cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Bidreked is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown trousers with green and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is braided into rings. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tenena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Tenena liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Actor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). 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: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.