Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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 the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barkeep who has hired him part-time. A true patriot, Gerbo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Skak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fisher profession.

History: Skak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Skak took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longbow and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mayor and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent father

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A 5'4" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Erevan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. Her white fur is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Smoking was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Smoking's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has no hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Rolf was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jade (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.