Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 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 (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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 parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sumnes was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. His hair is blue and very short. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Srorthen was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She 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 to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jade (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).