Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad pastel hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Traki was born with his mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.