Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants and is in decent physical shape. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a Servant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp. Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear black tank tops with grey skirt. Her crest is blue and curly. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hethress was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Server. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Jade (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cloud was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cloud decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).