Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Az-Adar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting goblins, the young Az-Adar began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Az-Adar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerbo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gerbo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He has the majority of his body covered in plate, marred by teas. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a fancy green suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: River was born the youngest of three triplets. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his tan robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).