Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her hair is short and white. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Joan was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length black hair. 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 is a great chef.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 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 (20 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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 (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has scarlet crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Pijjirik hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (40 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.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ratak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.