Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is physically well-built. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Shipwright.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 13000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.