Description: An older man who wears bulky black painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is white and curly. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Sora is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Kansif was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Takra and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This man wears a green tunic with pastel highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).