Description: An older man who wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His beige fur, when down, is lengthy. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His green crest is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Patrin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

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 fur is short and white. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Left-Handed is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Left-Handed was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Left-Handed 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: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With wild auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Tailor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and balancing her hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely pastel suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His fur is beige and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Gilthur hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Gilthur was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Gilthur took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has moderate length green crest. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Zykroff was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Joan was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Pink pearl (50 gp).