Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. This black eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valafar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Gerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by chocolates. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

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 typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roondar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.