Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Arnold was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Debt, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is purple and curly. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Ea was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Shipwright, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Armorer uniform. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Silvo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, pastel shirt, and brown tie. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a green feathered hat and green clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has red hair. She has black eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kallista's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Bather does. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 29. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.