Description: 2'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. Pelaios was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jet (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Zanna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has blue eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His hair is short and black. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Cockaby has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Cockaby and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Shepherd; and he's in love

Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 17000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.