Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Delg embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Reynard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Reynard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bernard studied abroad. Bernard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. Criella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. With wild white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Merchant. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.