Description: This late middle aged woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1500 sp. Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 sp. Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. His fur is short and red. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 80 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of opal and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Karash hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Karash grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Karash. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 160 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Oloric was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her childhood dream was to be a Server, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is silver and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Azaki was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp.