Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sage. Nija enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nija lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Nija liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a black suit. His hair is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Bagabug was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bagabug's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Bagabug and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears a tan coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is white and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adrik grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.