Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Raymond was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 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 (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her golden hair is cut short. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Ishte lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Ishte was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ishte's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: He wears blue trousers with tan and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 71. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is blonde and curly. 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 trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a great chef.

History: Therlin was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Therlin was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Therlin's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.