Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His hair is red and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erky grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple brown robe with red stripes complete with hood. He keeps his long lavender fur kept up in a rat tail. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, River studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This woman wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Isabella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a green suit. He carries a battered trident and tarnished hammer as well. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.