Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is short and brown. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Map Maker. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Ridaro was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a red vest and prefers brown and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'4". She wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. She sports a flattop hair cut. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.