Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Oblar studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.