Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: Pijjirik is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy blue suit. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Bucklal was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He wears tan trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is short and silver. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Immeral was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Roofer. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ratlûg's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quelenna grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.