Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His dark red hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merihim will drive conversation. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Merihim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Merihim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears grey trousers with black and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her white hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Maynild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Ur-Lisak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses like a well dressed Painter does. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born to a Carter, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has chestnut hair. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Tethren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a axe on his belt. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 13000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.