Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. 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 hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pallabar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Pallabar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length rusty crest. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Mishann never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear pastel tank tops with brown skirt. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her copper eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her kukri with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Quilla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Quilla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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. A true patriot, Sark would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman usually wears her brown robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Pelt is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Roofer and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.