Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1500 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anastrianna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Philomena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His dark red hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ahrim studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).