Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His fur is red and curly. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Kite enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small island village. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 73. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Volen would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Volen was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Volen's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His black hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is content; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his gold crest. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown fur is matted, messy, and big. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Aura and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).