Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Burto isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Bimpnottin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears just a black suit. Her black hair is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he usually wears his tan robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has worked as a Dyer like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).