Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A gifted student she started as a Knight, but she got bored and became a Mortician. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Dagnal would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 14000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her purple hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy cinnamon fur. She is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a hunchback. Her fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jet (120 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (800 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Dilettante first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.