Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

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 Brewer, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. She has blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 89. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Barakas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her auburn hair up. Her ears are large.

Personality: Kristryd is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Kristryd was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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 into a rich family. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a mortician and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 19000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.