Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His crest is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Gorbundus was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gorbundus's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Gorbundus was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and wears professional attire. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, yellow shirt, and brown tie. She carries with her a set of clubs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear green tank tops with white skirt. Her gold crest is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Olunt was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Baker. He has worked as a Baker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1900 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Jade (110 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear flannel. He has brown hair. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Leucis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Painter; and expand his business

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious, Job, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.