Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries longswords. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gurdis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elaim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Ronk is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

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. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Unemployed like his mother before him.

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

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down, marred by chocolates. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His crest is blue and very short. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 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.