Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her crossbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tagga will drive conversation. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tagga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Melissa 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. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Melissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Tethren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amber (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is black and very short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Imsh grew up listening to his father's many stories. Imsh was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Banker. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Folgûm has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. His dark red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small yellow hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Slave Trader who has hired her part-time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Chaedi was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.