Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His hair is red and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Kâka lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is portly but not overly obese. She has moderate length scarlet crest. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A 2'11" southern woman, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is golden and curly. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born into a rich family. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His yellow fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Amethyst (120 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.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His blue crest is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Srorthen was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.