Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Coral (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jet (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Aldous hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Courier, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Doctor. He tends to his Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.