Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Antagonistic. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She has slicked back auburn hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Orla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Orla 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

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

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a farmer again

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.