Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His bronze crest is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ildrex never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Art was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Art decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Mason, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears just a white suit. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired him part-time. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sethrekar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.