Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is red and very short. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is content

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Ruler. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.