Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hobart was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has worked as a Baker like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 110 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Assassin kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 gp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pog isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has auburn hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A 6'1" western man, he usually wears his white robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Barber kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).