Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She carries a battered greataxe and tarnished club as well. Her head has been shaved. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Synthrin was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cook. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and doesn't want to be a actor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A true patriot, Ivellios would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ivellios was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).