Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his auburn hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Qualen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Painter. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gimgen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, grey cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader mother left him crippled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 gp.