Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Chem was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Animal Trainer business.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is black and curly. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). White opal (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sard (30 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her hair is brown and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Unemployed profession.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 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 (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a large pastel jacket. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has shaved her head bald. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Gardener. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Gardener business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.