Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cecily was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Scribe. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 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 wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. He wears his chestnut hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is white and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Through the years after Xappan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Xappan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 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). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Interpreter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a barrister again

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Skak hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Skak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 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: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, 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: To settle down with his crush; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).