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).

Description: This western man wears a blue vest and prefers yellow and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Namfoodle was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He tends to his Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 14000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor, marred by sweets. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pyntle embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sailor. He has worked as a Sailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in an above average manner. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: He was born in the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sellsword who has hired her part-time. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.