Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he 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. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arnold alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She has done her best to style her gold crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries a battered spear and tarnished mace as well. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jade (150 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Slave Trader profession.

History: He was born in the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of nunchakus on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has wavy blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Numba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Kildrak is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.