Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is short and black. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Makaria was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 120 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has green eyes.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bundrigo studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Bundrigo took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Unvera isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. Mara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2400 sp. 1 Everburning torch.