Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'3" northern woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Bimpnottin's homeland. Bimpnottin decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is short and bronze. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Salasar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'7" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 Gnome in existence. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this western woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Finellen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Finellen has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is brown and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Elizabeth will drive conversation. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She usually wears her pastel robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She keeps her gray fur in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a great chef.

History: She got into the Mason business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Five was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.