Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is red and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Malachite (12 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an entirely red suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east to a Cartwright, Kriv learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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 daughter.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dilettante and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Oren was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp).