Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Merihim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Sellsword, Ishgha learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.