Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and violet tie. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Fonkin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Navigator. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Shepherd like her father before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Calcitro was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Vanuath was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'2" southern man, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Performer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has slicked back golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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 (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).