Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Erky isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and pastel pants. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and human compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She tends to her Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 350 gp.