Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Az-Rans is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Az-Rans grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kriv does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kriv was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Erias was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (60 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 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 southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Adventurer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Adventurer like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1600 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is blonde and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was a Priest, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.