Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Bertram wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries a battered sword and tarnished falchion as well. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and warhammers. Her purple hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Glim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. She has blonde hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Greeba was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 3 Holy water.