Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His white hair is lengthy. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Assassin, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black collared shirt and violet skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Through the years after Lagazi was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Lagazi's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Hugh took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has wavy silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 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 (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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 daughter.

History: Ar-Gul was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.