Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He very much looks the part of a Adventurer, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A 2'8" northern woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trym studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and white tie. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and to protect her home

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a violet shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Halimath hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished dagger as well. His fur is beige and very short. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Healer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Harvest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Harvest liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears pastel trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Dagger was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dagger decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.