Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Coral (160 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With bright silver hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1500 pp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, and she perpetually has her scythe ready. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Eloise is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his auburn hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Theriatis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Theriatis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 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). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.