Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the south to a Servant, Ethereal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his dark red hair down. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 95. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Interpreter profession.

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. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Phann was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has worked as a Server like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are white.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Chem was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).