Description: She has a missing left arm. She typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her fur is red and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, River grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has no fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his red hair down. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Trynnicus 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black fur is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. With bright white hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Theirastra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.