Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Engraver born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Oppleby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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 was born into a rich family. Ombul was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).