Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Philomena grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. She is physically well-built. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Millicent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Vonbin was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Mindartis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her nunchaku. She carries a battered spear and tarnished nunchaku as well. She has no hair. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a white collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her white hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Ownka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her white fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Right-Handed's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).