Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, PTSD, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is lengthy. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.