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 bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His yellow fur is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. 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 is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 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 (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 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).