Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Synthrin was born with her father's beautiful face. She married young, but lost her spouse to orcs. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2800 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Baker, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dagger fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'1". He is typically in his Cook uniform. He has moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Borun was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. 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: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2600 sp.