Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He wears his lavender fur up. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has white eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Malquis is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Malquis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and black. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 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 (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Rohesia 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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.