Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man very much looks the part of a Shipwright. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ombul fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dondon embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 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 (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Ilanis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. A gifted student she started as a Animal Trainer, but she got bored and became a Bricklayer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 140 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has done her best to style her gray fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. 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 greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1400 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).

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 290 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Emmeline was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is physically well-built. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a red coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His red hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Krimmon was born the youngest of three triplets. Krimmon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 34000 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.