Description: This tall, slender man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trail grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Reddlepop was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Halfling 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 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 (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 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 (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Elysande studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses like a well dressed Miner does. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tenena does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Tenena hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Tenena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and expand her business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp).