Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Detective, his father struggled to pay the bills. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kyle studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'10". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer. Her black fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gale took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 30 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has amber eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Eleanor enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eleanor grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.