Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bruz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a green broad hat and green clothes. Her dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Stylist, Nija learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jet (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and carries clubs. His cinnamon fur is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears green trousers with tan and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Greethen took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). White opal (400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Coral (140 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a white collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Horhog was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Spy does, marred by sweets. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spy. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carpenter. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has green eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Bendoo was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Bendoo never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Amber (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.