Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by sweets. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Umpen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: She wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Jheri enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jheri was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Stableman, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a fisher again

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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, Srorthen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Fortune-teller, Srorthen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Fortune-teller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his white crest up. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His crest is short and gold. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Donaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He has wavy yellow fur. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cloak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).