Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He uses divination through singing.

History: Cressel was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Jade (60 gp). Sard (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy yellow suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).