Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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 a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She usually wears her red robe and has her morningstar always slung over her shoulder. With bright auburn hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She got into the Assassin business at a young age. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has no fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ownka was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Shepherd. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Left-Handed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Left-Handed alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear red tank tops with tan pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bounty Hunter father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.