Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears red trousers with blue and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 Dwarf in existence. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. His hair is short and black. 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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's in love; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.