Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Beggar who has hired her part-time. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

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. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nalaed does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His green crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Butcher, Gorbundus learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.