Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Veloptima is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is white and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Callybon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1800 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Dworic learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.