Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane, Shy. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2100 gp. Jade (110 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fancy brown suit. His hair is short and red. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Bather again.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

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. Ar-Beka is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).