Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Abalaba took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is short and blonde. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: This woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Myev enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Myev was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of ruby and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears his white fur up. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she very much looks the part of a Mayor. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Mayor business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Healer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.