Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Ar-Pratu learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Ar-Pratu took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears black trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Fistula was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Herbalist. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Dean 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 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair is blonde and very short. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Senteq grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Amber (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His silver hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Bucklal has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.