Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He is typically in his Gardener uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Gardener. He became a Gardener soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Aust reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Grumbar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.