Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (110 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: She was born into a rich family. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: To be a Servant again.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and carries ceremonial daggers. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her white hair is well kept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Duvamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Solid gold idol (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Miles grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is yellow and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Dilettante has made it difficult for him to sleep.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (8 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.