Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1900 pp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jet (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Willow has worked very hard to control her curse. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 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 (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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 (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She sports black long hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Ruler, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a black vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his scarlet crest up. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Zedaar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy gold crest. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gray fur. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a hunchback. His gray fur is heavily combed to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Roge lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.