Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an entirely red suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has no hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 Dwarf in existence. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this western man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Dimble enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Fire opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a very tight haircut. She has amber eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is typically in his Dyer uniform. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a long, violet cloak. She has moderate length red hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Griselda studied abroad. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tan shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a glassblower again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.