Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the west. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. He is physically well-built. He wears his bronze crest up. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: He was raised in a island tribe. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. Star ruby (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She sports golden long hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: Oda is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Gnome Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.