Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is short and brown. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. At some point she was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When Gurdis reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern woman wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nogu took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. She has green eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is short and black. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his yellow robe and has his mace always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished bastard sword as well. She wears her white hair down. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Therlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Therlin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.