Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'7". He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frouse was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'1" 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 long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 cp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Thervan hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Thervan was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30 pp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a yellow suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Farmer who has hired him part-time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cartwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30000 cp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.