Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie. His crest is green and curly. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Adrex is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Farmer, Quarethon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and balancing his hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.