Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nelkin will drive conversation. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 68. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Fibblestib was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Weaver, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 160 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).