Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He bought a hand crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 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: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'10" and wears a grey top hat and grey clothes. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ermina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ermina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 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). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a violet vest and prefers blue and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mindartis has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.