Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a pastel broad hat and pastel clothes. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Smoking is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Faran was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 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.

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Gorbundus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears just a black suit and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, violet cloak. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Thervan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is physically well-built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Mardnab was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Mardnab alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears black trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.