Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 23000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Tûmhom was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents enrolled him in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 sp. Obsidian (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).