Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Merchant. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2600 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length beige fur. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the east. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 18000 cp.