Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He uses divination through singing.

History: Himo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver crest is smooth and relatively long. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nithther studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Aristocrat school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).