Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. A true patriot, Barendd would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barendd was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a brown collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.