Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his brown robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ribbles learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is blonde and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ortegar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Immeral liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).