Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her green crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She tends to her Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Himo was taken on many hunting expeditions. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). White opal (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Fortune-teller. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Amber (160 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 18000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 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.