Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His tied-back hair is auburn. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Stannor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Priest like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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 his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is black and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 130 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).