Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears long strands of amethyst and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his black hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Zepar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a blue tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Caelynn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Oppleby is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Oppleby was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Oppleby decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 sp. Azurite (13 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gale's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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: Bidreked was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mreksh isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).