Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a very tight haircut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Howard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Fisher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear brown tank tops with pastel pants. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Ralf wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 230 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: This woman sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).