Description: He stands about 4'5" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Veit learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Thodris is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Spy job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kellen embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Hecat was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mayor. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Myria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'6" and wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his golden hair up. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the east to a Actor, Boddynock learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Balam was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.