Description: She is a mite stocky and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy blonde hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: Werydd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is silver and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Rûg abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jade (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Glassblower. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Performer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jacinth (4000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Hlin reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 99. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).