Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Markosian learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Markosian was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bather. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: This man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has wavy red hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Thea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp.