Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 17000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Elaim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elaim grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Elaim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Elaim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Donaar 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jet (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Actor does. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Adventurer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 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.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Dilettante. He has worked as a Dilettante like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and chestnut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Justin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Coral (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).