Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: Money/treasure; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her yellow fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and shortbows. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He married young, but lost his spouse to brigands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Yvonne studied abroad. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Yvonne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nemeia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Susannah was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Susannah took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Chem liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tan vest and prefers green and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Fisher does. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are green.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.