Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Navigator. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Koeth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Navigator like his mother before him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 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 (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a red tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Gillyd abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His black crest is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the south to a Bounty Hunter, Dazzazn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (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). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Vepar was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barber. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

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 father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jet (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tattered old clothes. She has no crest. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 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.