Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy blue hair. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Zephan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Birel grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This man typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has worked as a Body Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length black hair. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Ella was born with her father's beautiful face. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Harriet was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When Harriet reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has blonde hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Symma was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.