Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has moderate length dark red hair. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 sp.

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. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 43000 sp. Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His golden hair is braided into rings. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Dimble was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 22000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is cut short. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 210 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).