Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His white hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and is pretty ugly. With wild white hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Katherine never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mumpena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1600 pp. Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His crest is short and rusty. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Amber (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Citrine (40 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. 1 Minor magic item.