Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Riardon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1900 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on her right side. She has shaved her head bald. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has achieved small success as a Fletcher.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a pastel shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His fur is yellow and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Spear studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Falkrunn's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Falkrunn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect her home; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 16000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.