Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His head has been shaved. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Lubash would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. During his travels, Lubash and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Lubash discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Lubash fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Sensitive, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Balimaar was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a mortician and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Nirgel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Sard (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Oblar has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his long black fur kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.