Description: A 5'1" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Cory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is black and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).

Description: 2'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Trym enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His blue hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Succubi in disguise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.