Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Therai enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Therai was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barrister. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his scarlet crest up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears white trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a very tight haircut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Robbie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of falchions on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Emeny was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a hunchback. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 5'10" southern woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 90000 cp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Barber does. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has done his best to style his red crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Patrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Patrin 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Patrin was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 29000 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).