Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Traubon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a Spy first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Dilettante, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 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 (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Paggen 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and she perpetually has her mace ready. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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).