Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears just a black suit. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Osco speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tharivol's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Tharivol was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Weaver. He has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.