Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Laucian was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and black tie, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and auburn. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arumawann embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with white slacks. His brown hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 2'10" and wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp.