Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: Gifted from a young age, Herleva studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 10000 cp. Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She wears her black hair down. She has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.