Description: This man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Trey was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. With wild blonde hair. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. She has brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Joser was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Actor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, tan shirt, and white tie. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired her part-time. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Malquis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, In love, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is short and black. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 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 (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Rohesia is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.