Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Fonkin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Fonkin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp. Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop fur cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His blue crest is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jade (60 gp).