Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears his brown hair down. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Howard was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered drow who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his white fur in a pixie cut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, red cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Half-Plate.