Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Frouse took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 31000 sp. White opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Bhevek was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Shoemaker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Locksmith does. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 gp. Jet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Folgûm was born with his father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.