Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern woman dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Shautha is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Mason, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a red coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His blonde hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rangrim studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Alexandrite (1300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'4" northern woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Simple lock. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eleanor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a yellow tunic with white highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Claira was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 3 Holy water.