Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Umpen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Eva's homeland. Eva decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 24000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Hunter. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Ur-Dag was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has shaved her head bald. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. After coming to the age of reason, Jelenneth took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 16000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Vola was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Emerald (1600 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in a small island village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Bowyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.