Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". He usually wears his red robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Damien never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Red garnet (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (90 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished bastard sword as well. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Fivin 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rathkran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her father before her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.