Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern man wears just a white suit. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Osco was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has worked as a Healer like his mother before him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Holy water.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears a green collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to be a healer again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her tied-back hair is brown. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Alexandre 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 is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2600 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Caelynn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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: She was born in the south. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Fonkin was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).