Description: He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His hair is silver and curly. He has gleaming, smiling brown 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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Zook was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Jeweler and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Armorer; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his beige fur down. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small island village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Half-Plate.