Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nordak grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heskan has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 110000 cp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in an above average manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Grumbar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Grumbar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is content

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). White opal (600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.