Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears just a black suit. She has brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Reddlepop is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Darrak wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 pp. Emerald (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. 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. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gimgen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears violet trousers with black and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Sariel abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her red hair down. She has green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Tagga lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).