Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" southern woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She got into the Servant business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. After a long history of fighting, Faral and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Anne is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Anne was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Assassin. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His red hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sard (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Brakka lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Assassin profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ovina has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.