Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and yellow robe with the hood down, marred by beers. He wears his blonde hair up. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His black hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Odo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Foxilon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (900 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.