Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nelkin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is content

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. 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. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. 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. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Yvonne was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Yvonne's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Valida embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Valida hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Assassin, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is typically in her Scribe uniform. Her head has been shaved. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her father's many stories. Helen liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.