Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 89. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Percival does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a greatsword on her belt. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Beggar. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'1" and prefers to wear flannel. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Urshar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Urshar. After months of barely getting by, Urshar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Hunter, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'2" eastern man, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Frug was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. Being a Spy 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Blue sapphire (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Georgina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Georgina reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is wearing a long, white cloak, marred by teas. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Sarai is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to be a actor again

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Holy water.