Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a pastel vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop fur cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Skirt 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. A true patriot, Skirt would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Dilettante, Skirt learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Dilettante. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 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.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'10". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nelkin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sard (20 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: She stands about 3'0" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He has green eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dûgz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Chay wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).