Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears just a tan suit. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Gerbo hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is an amazing painter.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'0" when asserting himself. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Corkitron would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).