Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Fabien was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Doctor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 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: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Rezena was born the youngest of three triplets. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Kilia hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Roofer. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp.

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 black Stetson hat and black clothes. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her crest is brass and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.