Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. 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 is fixated on the number 4. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Namfoodle hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 13000 sp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy blue suit. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 36. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Shepherd. He has wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Ur-Masi is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.