Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Server they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Doctor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flask fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ruler business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: Dragonborn compassion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Mara was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses like a well dressed Priest does. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nikki isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amber (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).