Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 cp. Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a long, red cloak. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Kelter was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Felosial wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Felosial has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Berrian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears brown trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Eberk lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Engraver. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears just a blue suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His golden hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 pp.