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 very much looks the part of a Performer. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of warhammers on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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. Faral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down, marred by beers. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Emeny was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Az-Bror's homeland. Az-Bror decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her gold crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her bronze crest is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Raiann speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He struck the Sailor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp.