Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sickle with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her hair is white and curly. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His gray fur is long and unkept. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west to a Dilettante, Harvest learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a weaver again

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His golden hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ûshgol will drive conversation. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ûshgol grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Skamos is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local sellsword

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (700 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His white fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (5 gp).