Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His hair is purple and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Marbas hails from a village terrorized by giants. Marbas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has red eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Fortune-teller. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 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 (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and usually wears her brown robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Hlin lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Gurdis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gurdis was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Shaena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Shaena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Shaena was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.