Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Balifra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: To protect her home; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 17000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern man prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black small hat and black clothes. He wears his silver hair up. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amber (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has styled her blue crest well, parting it to the left. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp).