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: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired her part-time. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Callybon has worked very hard to control her curse. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

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.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is long and unkept. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Zepar will drive conversation. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Zepar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp).