Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lucan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cartwright business.

History: Katherine was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Unvera isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Unvera learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She struck the Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She is physically well-built. With bright brown hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright brown hair. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Mayor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Banker mother left her crippled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.