Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was a Weaver, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 son.

History: Rathkran was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears a fancy tan suit. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Mindartis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear black tank tops with red pants. His silver crest is still thick. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Naeris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a black shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).