Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Chad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Chad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Giselle alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Amber (120 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His fur is lavender and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by her family; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.