Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aramil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has blue 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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear tan tank tops with blue pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Kilia was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is blue and very short. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. 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 west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp).