Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Naeris embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. 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: Born in the east to a Baker, Naeris learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and balancing his hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp).

Description: He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has moderate length white fur. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 15000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Justin took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is short and red. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Grai studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Spice Merchant, but she got bored and became a Mortician. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has no crest. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Rimple liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Shepherd. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Left-Handed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Left-Handed alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.