Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, tan shirt, and yellow tie. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Tomi lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears her white hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Amber (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Map Maker. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raer grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large grey jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, white cloak. She has wavy brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Brewer. Her yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Art wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Art enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.