Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'5" northern man, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears his scarlet crest up. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear black tank tops with blue skirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Kali is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kali 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When Pyra reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.