Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white fur is long and unkept. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Layabout but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Susannah studied abroad. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in an above average manner. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She uses divination through singing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her purple hair up. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Lilith enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Lilith lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Scribe, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Red garnet (150 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He keeps his lavender fur in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Bonds: Rich, In love, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Adelaide has worked very hard to control her curse. She has worked as a Shoemaker like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Terse, Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.