Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 7 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman likes to wear yellow tank tops with black skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After months of barely getting by, Alberich managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Ulfgar was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'2". She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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 born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Nykkan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Beggar, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Ahvain was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.