Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a colorful flower in her orange fur. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Edge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Edge was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is short and red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Baradad is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Baradad began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Brakka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brakka abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dadalan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Dadalan was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and carries pickaxes. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age her mother died while driving off some orcs. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in pickaxe use. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears professional attire. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Soapmaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.