Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has red eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vlorn grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. Amber (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rose (30 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, and carries sickles. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dharg's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her youth she was a Detective, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.