Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Vanchu abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and human compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 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). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His brown hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Immeral and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her fur is brown and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Dell was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears professional attire. His crest is short and scarlet. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Torinn was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Coral (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. She carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished longsword as well. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jade fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (80 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear brown tank tops with red skirt. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Cecily learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.