Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Smoking lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Spy mother left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue diamond (5000 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'11" and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Drenna was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has white eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ekemon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Ekemon reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 17000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect her home; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).