Description: An older man who is typically in his Sage uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Broce was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Beloril was born the youngest of three triplets. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is purple and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Oriax speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1600 sp. Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his green robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the north to a Healer, Galinndan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Healer. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).