Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. His crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the south. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Amber (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Oriel hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nykkan will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Armorer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Baker for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).