Description: This man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is lengthy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears bulky black painted plate armor. His bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pijjirik grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Jade (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Zephan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1600 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barrister. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (40 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).