Description: This light-skinned female wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is still thick. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Vanchu and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Pearl was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Pearl's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 100 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear flannel, she is not a threatening figure. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Nella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He wears his chestnut hair down. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Dustin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.