Description: 3'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and golden. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. He carries a battered sword and tarnished longsword as well. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Farmer. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kipper does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 gp. Jet (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west to a Doctor, Quarethon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no hair. He has silver eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Fenriz was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Jet (50 gp).