Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Obsidian (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she usually wears her yellow robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Being a Roofer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently the stress of being a Jeweler has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Falkrunn was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Falkrunn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Sora learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her white robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Sorath and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120000 cp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trail studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 sp. Red garnet (70 gp).