Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His cinnamon fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair is white and curly. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Butcher; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Nedda 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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 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.

Description: He is typically in his Spy uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'1" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Nelkin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spy. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Sard (60 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. Her fur is short and beige. Her skin is flawless and her yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (70 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: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Baker. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Baker, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 14000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).