Description: This younger middle-aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a Knight first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Knight in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Namfoodle studied abroad. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Namfoodle alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 19000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Lûga was born with his mother's beautiful face. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Williamina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zunn grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.