Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has no hair. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has a hunchback. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Nyx is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nyx fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Hunter. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dûshrat was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses like a well dressed Spy does. She has wavy black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Virra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70000 cp. White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Lorilla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and she is content

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red fur is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Actor again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her brown robe and has her trident always slung over her shoulder. She has no fur. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aura grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aura. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).