Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries scythes. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Aelar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'8" southern woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gadreel lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are red and catlike.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pandjed studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pandjed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather, and she perpetually has her kukri ready. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Antrara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Antrara studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and carries longswords. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.