Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He wears his blonde hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large red jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fargas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear flannel. His head has been shaved. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadarai studied abroad. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Beggar, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Leucis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Apothecary; and expand her business

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'4" northern woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She keeps her gray fur in a flapper bob. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Jade was born the youngest of three triplets. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).