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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1900 gp. Coral (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her crest is short and gold. Her eyes are gold and beady.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Jezean lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are red 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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.