Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Blacksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Healer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by his family; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. He has no crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local detective

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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 (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is white and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Slave Trader profession.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple violet robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.