Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Holy water.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. With bright chestnut hair. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Chad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Being a Weaver kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Birel and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60000 cp. Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'9". She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Paela was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.