Description: A 5'9" southern woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Egelina embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. 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: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Egelina 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 is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Yebe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Yebe was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bethrynna has worked very hard to control her curse. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A true patriot, Tûgog would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tûgog was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Vezera was born with her father's beautiful face. Vezera abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's in love; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his white hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.