Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She very much looks the part of a Body Guard. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

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 was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nadarr was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 120000 cp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Nuraval alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burana grew up listening to her father's many stories. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Clerebold was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Leshanna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.