Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Koeth 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely yellow suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kipper isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Kipper took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 11000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).