Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large black jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Az-Bror grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown and curly. He has green eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his red robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anverth embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anverth studied abroad. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His rusty crest is lengthy. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bharash does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 240 gp. Obsidian (12 gp).