Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Tricking was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear flannel. Her crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her 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 in the west her family was never financially stable. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2400 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

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

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Anverth isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west. Anverth was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barkeep. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Butcher business.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his silver hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: Harbek speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Tanner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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 would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Nella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Nella was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.