Description: A middle-aged man, he sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1900 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Weaver. He has moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cairn was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Oblar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has wavy silver hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She 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; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this northern man is dressed in earthy colors with a red and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. White opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries nunchakus. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mayor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).