Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Miller, but she got bored and became a Brewer. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Conrad took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'8" and likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eiravel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Eiravel managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).