Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'3" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born in the north. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jade (60 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by sweets. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Nalral was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local mortician

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: A 6'7" northern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His crest is white and very short. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sammal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length green crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She takes great joy in being the best Mayor in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Zykroff was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Zykroff's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 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). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, marred by chocolates. His tied-back hair is silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Burgell hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.