Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his brass crest up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Merchant. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 15000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Ratanák liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 cp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mûzglob was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Mûzglob was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mûzglob's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who very much looks the part of a Mercenary. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.