Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Riswynn was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tomi's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tomi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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, John is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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 enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and she perpetually has her hand crossbow ready. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is cut close to her head. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the south. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kipper's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Kipper was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.