Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nykkan will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Osco is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has black crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ildrex studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Caramip alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 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 (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Paela lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is content; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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. 1 Minor magic item.