Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is black and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a hunchback. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A 5'9" western man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 25000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 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 (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Burgell learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Stylist. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.