Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Umpen's homeland. Umpen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. 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: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local carpenter

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp).