Description: 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 is physically well-built. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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, Shamash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

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

History: Born in the north to a Butcher, Audhild learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Audhild abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She struck the Butcher job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Butcher. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilde grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Fisher; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gifted student she started as a Hunter, but she got bored and became a Roofer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).