Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2900 sp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a large green jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Zook was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His white hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ahrim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tan collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has moderate length auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 86. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Coral (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.