Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has blonde hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Ivellios and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2500 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 5'6" western woman, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and tan pants. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Bounty Hunter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ronobe 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 Ronobe. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Agnes abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her head has been shaved. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a Guard, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sutha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Gynk was taken on many hunting expeditions. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this southern man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Backpack.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nalral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Naill was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 sp.