Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently the stress of being a Masseuse has made it difficult for her to sleep.

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

Flaws: Emotional, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blue and curly. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jezebeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jezebeth abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She has slicked back blonde hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Bardryn was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Bardryn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Stableman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue diamond (2000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: She wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes, and carries bastard swords. She has chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Stylist like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries a battered mace and tarnished lance as well. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 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 (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).