Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'4". He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Damien took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Qualen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.