Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vassago grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vassago. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. Gerard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gerard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp).