Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his white hair down. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Born to a Farmer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is short and brown. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. At some point she was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her hair is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Through the years after Quelenna was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Quelenna's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 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 arm. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is content; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Vistra 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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'0" and wears an entirely grey suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is cut short. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Sailor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 23000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.