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 wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His silver crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Valorean was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She has green crest. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Gesrethe was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Gesrethe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her crest is short and brass. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with his Laborer father left him crippled. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a fancy tan dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Tiaathque lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Junk Dealer who has hired him part-time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Kugáluga was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Kugáluga's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp).