Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Fragrant enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy black hair. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Iados was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Slave, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Coral (100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Gormogord was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Adam is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Adam would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Adam was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is red and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Tervaround learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Tervaround 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).