Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has white eyes.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Iados was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Iados's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Cook

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

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Standing 6'7", this woman prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mason who has hired him part-time. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Healer, Juliana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.