Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'2". He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and brown robe with the hood down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is white and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bookbinder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries flails. Her brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Gale is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Gale enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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. Gale 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 she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a white collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Krusk isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Krusk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Millicent has worked very hard to control her curse. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Millicent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp).