Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Thorpe is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He married young, but lost his spouse to goblins. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Vondal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 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 (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". 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 a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Erdan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are violet.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Ilga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new priest responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 pp. Red garnet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.