Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher mother left him crippled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has violet eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a brown shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Laucian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Laucian reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White opal (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60000 cp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 gp.