Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 80 pp. Jade (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Paggen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paggen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull green iron scale mail. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length copper crest. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a white vest and prefers black and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.