Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His silver crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Shamash grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Shamash. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Bidreked's homeland. Bidreked decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vassago grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She carries with her a set of lances on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her red hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green.

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. 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: Born to a Barber, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ronwe lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10 pp. Golden pearl (150 gp).