Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He has cinnamon fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 18000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her white hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: Damaia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Damaia 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears blue trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in the east. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Emeny hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Sage soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Healer uniform. She carries a battered trident and tarnished glaive as well. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Healer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).