Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy tan suit. His auburn hair is cut short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raer was born with his mother's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 4000 cp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and falchions. Her hair is auburn and very short. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Being a Seamstress kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Silaqui was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 210 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.