Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 18000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White opal (700 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He has no fur. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

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. 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Gomory was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gomory's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.