Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Sage, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sard (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sorath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Gunnloda hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerald isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 pp.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Jezebeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).