Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his red fur down. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerbo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.