Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by chocolates. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ombul was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: To end his boredom; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a brown shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has wavy chestnut hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length yellow fur. His ears are large.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 8 Acid flasks. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants, and carries sais. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Soapmaker mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naal 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; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kairon will drive conversation. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Ogbur is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Apothecary. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.