Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Hobart lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Hobart was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mayor. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She has moderate length copper crest. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has black hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Quelenna would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Quelenna hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Good lock.