Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanuath studied abroad. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Coral (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is brown and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Unemployed, Tawar learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. At some point she was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Jak is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Jak took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fancy blue suit. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has achieved small success as a Adventurer.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Agnes alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.