Description: An older man who wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His yellow fur is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 220 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the north. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. He has golden hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.