Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

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. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Flask has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: A 4'9" southern woman, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Engong was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Engong took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Detective.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 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: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Hadarai and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Hadarai discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Hadarai fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red garnet (120 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.