Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tawar never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). White pearl (130 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a green vest and prefers grey and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. Her crest is brass and very short. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mercenary business.

History: The child of a Priest, who enjoyed hunting, Findex was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Findex took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hammer and armor she uses now. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

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 is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Flame was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered club and tarnished scythe as well. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.