Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. The war was a terrible time for him, and Zook does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Zook was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White opal (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is white and curly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Coral (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Symma isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is white and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Slave, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fancy white dress. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is short and chestnut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a Bather first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.