Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Emerald (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sard (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and blue tie. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Pog was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pog fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 60 pp. Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ralf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp.