Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Pûgrish 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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Roondar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Pog is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Balifra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Balifra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and she's in love

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a white shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Architect mother left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 24000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her tied-back hair is blonde. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Silaqui was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 19th 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.