Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is cut short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jade (120 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her orange fur up. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Spear took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sword and armor she uses now. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: Standing 3'6", this man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Pog's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'3" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His red hair is still thick. His ears are large.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ridaro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carpenter. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).