Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Balam was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Blendaeth hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. With bright silver hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has shaved her head bald. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Valanthe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: This man wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Peridot (40 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.