Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His black hair is singed and shortened. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his golden hair up. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Peren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red fur. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Scribe like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ovak will drive conversation. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Ovak hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ovak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Healer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).