Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ilanis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. His fur is cut close to his head. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her scarlet crest is still thick. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mishann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'4". He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears her white hair down. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is dressed in an above average manner. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Bruz is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Avice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is typically in her Beggar uniform. She wears her white crest up. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in a small island village. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.