Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is blue and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Butcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Calcitro would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Calcitro reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished trident as well. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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. Taklinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'2" and wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her tied-back hair is white. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dadalan hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).