Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has moderate length purple hair. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akta grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with her Priest mother left her crippled. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is brown and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shipwright, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Gormogord was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Adam 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. A true patriot, Adam would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Adam was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is red and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Tervaround learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Tervaround 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).