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 is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Ozyman learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Laborer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Disease, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears just a tan suit. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Xanaphia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: Born in the west to a Healer, Pearl learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She takes great joy in being the best Knight in town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She got into the Laborer business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 190 gp. Jade (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has white hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Agatha will drive conversation. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She 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. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. Coral (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.