Description: She wears a black top hat and black clothes. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no crest. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Jaxi hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 230 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Painter. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Nim was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Andraste was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Elf Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mercenary; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: She wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Giselle embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1300 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Creega learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Creega was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Lorilla was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries with her a set of falchions on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Helen was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Helen took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.