Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bulzo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gormogord will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gormogord does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Gormogord learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gormogord was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

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Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

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Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Good lock.