Description: He wears just a blue suit. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sariel hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Chaedi 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She got into the Sculptor business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Cartwright mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy golden hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Philomena grew up listening to her father's many stories. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is content; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat, marred by teas. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gadreel was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).