Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Carlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Carlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Katherine learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Through the years after Katherine was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Katherine's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant, and he perpetually has his lance ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His white fur is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is short and brown. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).

Description: A 2'9" southern woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and doesn't want to be a mayor and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.