Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Melech would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Liftrasa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Liftrasa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Liftrasa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Rimple learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 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.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Agatha hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and carries nunchakus. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stableman. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stableman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 16000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.