Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is still thick. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 240 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His fur is red and curly. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Dagger speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and red robe with the hood down. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Frouse was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. Being a Carpenter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). White opal (600 gp).