Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest is scarlet and very short. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1700 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Hugolina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His fur is red and curly. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Kite enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Fargas was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, brown cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Arnold was born with his mother's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses divination through singing.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2700 sp.