Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. He has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 15000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Einkil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Einkil has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.