Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and golden. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erky studied abroad. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and carries glaives. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gennal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gennal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great joy in being the best Mortician in town.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.