Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black fur is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His silver hair is cut short. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ombul does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is brown and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1500 sp.