Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Locksmith does. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Locksmith born in the past three hundred years. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 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 (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has no hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 is unsatisfied with her job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat, and carries kukris. He has blue crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. 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. Baradad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Elegant took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 cp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears brown trousers with blue and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her orange fur up. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Gale was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with her Body Guard father left her crippled. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Armorer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: Joan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).