Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Veit enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 sp. Red spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Knight. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: Gifted from a young age, Pijjirik studied abroad. Pijjirik 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. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2400 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His hair is blonde and very short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Oskar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'2" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Sarah was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His black fur is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Servant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 sp.