Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (40 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

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. A freak accident while working with her Assassin mother left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Randal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back brown hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Myev's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her black fur is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Smoking 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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).