Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Wobbles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wobbles studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Wobbles and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Wobbles discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Wobbles fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This man wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to reunite with his old friends

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This western man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ûshbaka grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ûshbaka's homeland. Ûshbaka decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern 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 Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses divination through singing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).