Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Fonkin took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gimble grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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. Gimble fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She has wavy dark red hair. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Makaria wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Makaria 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: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is still thick. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).