Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rimmon studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He wears his chestnut hair down. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Rangrim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Rangrim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red fur is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Crown-heir who has hired him part-time. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Beast hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Citrine (80 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 5'8" and wears a yellow tunic with tan highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Jacoba was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Jacoba alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).