Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. 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 habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Pelaios learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Server, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Armara hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1700 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'5" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a colorful flower in his white fur. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Spring lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the south. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). White opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.