Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Nelkin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Nelkin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nelkin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.