Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his red hair down. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jebeddo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 37000 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a violet tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Shepherd 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 to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.