Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'8". He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ratlûg liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Coral (40 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a hunchback. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: This southern man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Stylist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Tomi reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (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: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Great was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Great has worked very hard to control his curse. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is red and curly. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Caramip's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.