Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has dyed her greying orange fur a little too much giving a sharp orange color. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished sai as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 24. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her green crest is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Kadana was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Amethyst (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.