Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alston isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Alston hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Alston was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Alston was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 32000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and seeks redemption

Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sindri was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp.