Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his lavender fur well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 16000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Jocelyn wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

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 Humans in the west were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the south. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 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 (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She is an epitome of beauty. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is an amazing painter.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Slave Trader. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.