Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Vonbin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is physically well-built. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Addict. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Lamlûg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he is content

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Anne was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now she works as a music tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Sage. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is an amazing painter.

History: Naamah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White opal (700 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).