Description: This eastern woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Aline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jade (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brass crest is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gargax hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gargax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. Her crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has red eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Kava is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kava has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a yellow collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sarah was born with her father's beautiful face. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by sweets. She has shaved her head bald. Her ears are large.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She got into the Spy business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.