Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Bhevek is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His crest is cut close to his head. 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 is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Laucian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 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 (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case, and carries crossbows. She wears her brown hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. The war was a terrible time for her, and Sekhmet does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Adran is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

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

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Coral (90 gp).