Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jade (50 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (70 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.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He has the majority of his body covered in plate, marred by beers. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has moderate length black hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. When Antinua reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother 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. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Suhnae grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'9" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Jillian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Helen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).