Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 4'3" western man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. After coming to the age of reason, Beloril took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).

Description: This northern woman typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is golden and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 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 (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the east to a Assassin, Leshanna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform, and carries sais. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. At a young age his father died while driving off some giants. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sai use. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).