Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is golden and curly. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cockaby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Cockaby was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Cockaby's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mayor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Antitoxin. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Biri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. He wears his black hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kipper's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Yevelda 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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman, marred by sweets. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Aust was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 Masseuse. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has worked as a Roofer like her father before her.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 cp.