Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He carries a battered trident and tarnished halberd as well. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Hoshgrish was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Brewer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raymond studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Actor does. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his gray fur in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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.

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 wears his white hair down. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Theriatis embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.