Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and silver. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest is scarlet and very short. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1700 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Hugolina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His fur is red and curly. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Kite enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. 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 the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Fargas was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, brown cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Arnold was born with his mother's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses divination through singing.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Ekk lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.