Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his sai, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shivering never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his brown hair up. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mord's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Mord was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Mord took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 sp.