Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Art hails from a village terrorized by drow. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Art was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.