Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Religious, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 24000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears green painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jet (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (50 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has black hair. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'8". He wears professional attire, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dreali grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).