Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'0" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mialee will drive conversation. She takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Bricklayer has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Jade (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dreali was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 13000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 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). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.