Description: Standing 3'8", this man wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Soveliss was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). White opal (1600 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His fur is orange and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his black robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alexandre was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 3'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Taklinn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.