Description: Standing 4'11", this woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Makaria was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Servant. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ar-Beka was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a lance on his belt. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Thakrak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thakrak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thakrak was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He has green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Erdan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Erdan took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Akmen 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. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Maiathah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Unemployed. She has worked as a Unemployed like her father before her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 15000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.