Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theodoric grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'7" and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nelkin studied abroad. 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 was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white fur. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He has a hunchback. He has styled his white fur well, parting it to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shifting will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.