Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his silver hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. 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, Chay is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a tan suit. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Burgell was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Burgell's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Black opal (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her brown hair is cut short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. A true patriot, Lidda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Lidda was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lidda was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A true patriot, Ribbles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.