Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Bilbron hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: An older man who wears skinny pants and wears a green and red robe with the hood down, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy black crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Butcher. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thomas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He is physically well-built. His lavender fur is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her orange fur up. She has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Smoking 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 bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her blue crest is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.