Description: He is a mite stocky and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Direcris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is short and chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Marastyr hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is typically in her Stableman uniform. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Sekhmet liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).