Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Arumawann would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arumawann studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp).