Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Hadarai is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Hadarai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sage, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 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: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright white hair. 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 is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Pennie was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jet (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a violet coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 mother 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: Gerard was born with his mother's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Uraim reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 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: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears professional attire. She has styled her orange fur well, parting it to the right. 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 believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.