Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Alain was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He usually wears his brown robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. 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 is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a violet suit. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Mormog was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the south. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Fabien is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Fabien has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.