Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trail grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Veit was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. William was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fisher. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).