Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy blue crest. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Akra studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Akra took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (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.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear brown tank tops with black skirt. Her auburn hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Alice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 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 tall, slender woman is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White opal (400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His crest is copper and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ghesh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).