Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Jeweler. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a large pastel jacket. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is a Cartwright first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Anthony was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Coral (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Dabbledob was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears dull red sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed club, just in case. Her head has been shaved. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.