Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jebeddo embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jebeddo is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1700 pp. Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Coral (160 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished axe as well. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Banker born in the past three hundred years. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has worked as a Banker like her mother before her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, marred by beers. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is white and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Rurik was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spy and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Malachite (13 gp).