Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Valafar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf. He has moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Broce grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Broce. After months of barely getting by, Broce managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.