Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A true patriot, Aerdeth would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an entirely black suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his copper crest in a pixie cut. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Kiirith was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kiirith's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.