Description: He is typically in his Miner uniform. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Miner like his father before him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Ahrim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver crest is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is yellow and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Ahlyssa was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahlyssa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. He wears his black hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is content; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.