Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears black trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Manea will drive conversation. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. Manea was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Guard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gimurt studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Naeris is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Meena is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meena studied abroad. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.