Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair is still thick. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Bryseis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries shortspears. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Avelina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has wavy chestnut hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp).