Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His brown fur is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: River was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 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). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a red vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She wears her golden hair up. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 58. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heather hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Leaf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Paymon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is a Farmer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).