Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is white and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Wiggens is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to protect his home

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. He has red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Tricking is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He has a hunchback. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. A true patriot, Reynard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Reynard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears a pastel coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Frouse will drive conversation. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. He sports a flattop fur cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 cp.