Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amethyst (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has no hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Shamash is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Shamash has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his red fur well, parting it to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Astaro hails from a village terrorized by giants. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.