Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He wears his brown hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Eldon was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. He has lavender fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Roofer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Lone is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Lone liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alston fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His fur is yellow and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Elegant lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Whurdred abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.