Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Justice. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge and is in decent physical shape. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the east. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'0" and wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gimble embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Gimble abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. During his travels, Gimble and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Gimble discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Gimble fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.