Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east to a Mortician, Elaim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 pp. White opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 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: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Uthûg was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 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: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is black. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arumawann grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her lavender fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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: Dynamic hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mary has worked very hard to control her curse. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.