Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is a Barkeep first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Armara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Butcher, but she got bored and became a Barkeep. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Prâk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. With wild auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her red hair is cut short. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Bimpnottin was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Crown-heir. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.