Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dabbledob isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Dabbledob was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears skinny pants and wears a white and grey robe with the hood down. His red crest is still thick. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Vrondiss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vrondiss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears black trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.