Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Crampernap was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. His head has been shaved. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Ar-Pratu was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small island village. He found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a red suit. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.