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 wears dark leathers with embroidery. His fur is short and gray. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Vapula was born the youngest of three triplets. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Amber (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 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.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Mindartis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east to a Hunter, Mindartis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jade (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.