Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Elegant was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lûga embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Lûga was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Detective. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant, Family, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.