Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. 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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mercenary business.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Adrex's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Adrex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 21000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Georgina has worked very hard to control her curse. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rathkran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her father before her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.