Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying black crest a little too much giving a sharp black color. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Nazû hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nazû was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a banker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Cockaby isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His hair is auburn and very short. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered trident and tarnished halberd as well. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).