Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy red hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Lance was born with his mother's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Knight mother left him crippled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He prefers to wear flannel. His white crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes dart from person to person.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ghesh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.