Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. Recently the stress of being a Soapmaker has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Calcitro would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Calcitro was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Calcitro and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 230 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: This man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 27000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Backpack.