Description: This light-skinned male has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fonkin studied abroad. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is still thick. He has green eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has no hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local blacksmith

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 24000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Gruk would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Gruk reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears grey trousers with black and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.