Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He found a children's book about a Gnome Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gimurt lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sculptor profession.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Hupe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.