Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length white crest. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Coral (150 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amber (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Mûglûk lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her shield ready. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekemon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Herbalist, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Andraste alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and grey tie. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Arjhan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.