Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a halberd and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her hair is short and auburn. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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. After coming to the age of reason, Helja took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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 she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: Uraim was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: This man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his club. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and white. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fletcher. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Qemuel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy silver hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Jillian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Amber (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).