Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Baern was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eldon embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His fur is yellow and very short. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.