Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

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 obsessed with his god.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Balam took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Fargas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest and is in decent physical shape. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roondar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His hair is blonde and very short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.