Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ar-Baruk has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a tanner again

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Erky isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.