Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is an amazing painter.

History: Lone lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.