Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Dalaba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Dyer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is short and red. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ilga was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Ilga took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her silver hair is well kept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 Gnome in existence. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the west to a Dyer, Quilla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (140 gp). White opal (400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Cecily was born with her father's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Cecily and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Gynnie would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gynnie was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).