Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Veit was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Veit alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Theobald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: She was born in the south. She worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. He has silver hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A freak accident while working with his Guard father left him crippled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'8" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and balancing his hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is well kept. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Zagga was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the necromantic 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. After a long history of fighting, Zagga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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 (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black broad hat and black clothes. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Skak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.