Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Emen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Coral (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Williamina grew up listening to her father's many stories. A freak accident while working with her Barber father left her crippled. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her hair is short and black. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man very much looks the part of a Doctor. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Doctor like his mother before him.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Virra is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). White opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears tan trousers with green and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and black. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Baelitae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).