Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an entirely white suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a green scarf. Her hair is brown and curly. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 14000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Hobart was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Hunter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).