Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses like a well dressed Architect does. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gerbo was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2700 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blue hair, when down, is lengthy. He has white eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Melech's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Melech took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.