Description: He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He is physically well-built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zook embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Onyx (20 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western man wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is golden and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).