Description: He wears a fancy red suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She wears her white fur up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tree was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and she perpetually has her nunchaku ready. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). White opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. 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 is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.