Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, brown shirt, and black tie. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Namfoodle hails from a village terrorized by giants. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with red slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.