Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, and she perpetually has her hand crossbow ready. Her silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Burana will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in a small plains village. At a young age her mother died while driving off some drow. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in hand crossbow use. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is brown and very short. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She wears bulky white painted plate armor. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ekk's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Weaver. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 240 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she very much looks the part of a Herbalist. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shadow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Herbalist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rose (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Vapula and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.