Description: A 3'4" northern woman, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her tied-back hair is brown. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (20 gp). Jet (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Mindartis was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears her scarlet crest down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Harann speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shipwright, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Gorga is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy blue dress. She carries with her a set of greataxes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is cut short. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Mialee hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Mialee was born the youngest of three triplets. She worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Spice Merchant; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).