Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He has moderate length black fur. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Jade liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a red suit. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. She has slicked back red hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Susannah grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with violet slacks. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Virra embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Virra was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Jeweler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70 gp.