Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ratak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roge isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 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 (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and black tie, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 16000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, marred by chocolates. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thrak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a crush on the local soapmaker

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears just a brown suit. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1300 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Zepar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This northern woman dresses like a well dressed Armorer does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).