Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a grey coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His red hair is long and unkept. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Beggar, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are black.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bathin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bathin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears just a red suit. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and green robe with the hood down. He wears his lavender fur up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is physically well-built. He has wavy auburn hair. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Thunderstones. 5 Acid flasks. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Tyna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the west. Yebe was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bellfounder. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, marred by beers. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (13 gp). 2 Holy water. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his bow, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired him part-time. A true patriot, Nalral would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Nalral was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nalral's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.