Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a fancy black suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 220 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length silver hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2200 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erky was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of morningstars on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His black fur is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Shifting and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.