Description: Standing 3'1", this man wears a red cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stylist responsibilities is difficult; and he's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red fur is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jade grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shifting studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amber (120 gp).

Description: She wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Menny speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Menny lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears dark leathers with embroidery, marred by teas. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.