Description: An older man who typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bidreked will drive conversation. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Bidreked and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amber (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Thiala enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are red.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stableman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Spy mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver ewer (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 29000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).