Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat and is in decent physical shape. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown fur is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.