Description: This woman wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She wears her silver hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the west. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amber (100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. He wears his white hair down. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Erdan 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Roywyn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (90 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.