Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and black tie. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel pants. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Hirrathak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Citrine (20 gp).