Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small island village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

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. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His green crest is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her golden hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Shava took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears brown trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gillyd will drive conversation. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Morkral has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: An older man who likes to wear green tank tops with red pants, he is not a threatening figure. His black crest is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Torinn has worked very hard to control his curse. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp).

Description: This woman usually wears her black robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her crest is scarlet and curly. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Akra took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak, and she perpetually has her sword ready. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Verna hails from a village terrorized by drow. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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. Verna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 220 gp.