Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise hazel.

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 Gnome in existence. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and white tie. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Layabout father left him crippled. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).