Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and white tie. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Through the years after Vadania was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vadania's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a Human Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a violet scarf. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Glassblower. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Gildmak has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Navigator. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His crest is copper and curly. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Ronwe was born with her mother's beautiful face. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.