Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Qualen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Qualen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Qualen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the east. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears just a black suit. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 8 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great joy in being the best Brewer in town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.