Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erky embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Erky was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Erky's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 3 Holy water.

Description: 3'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She carries with her a set of nunchakus, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. Her silver crest is still thick. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Carter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp.