Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy bronze crest. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Left-Handed was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. After coming to the age of reason, Left-Handed took it upon himself to study the divine 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 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 (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Kali liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'9" and wears just a grey suit. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Morana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Doctor born in the past three hundred years. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the north to a Doctor, Duergath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Duergath was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.