Description: She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of crossbows on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Fearful. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Mercenary, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Tordek lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has worked as a Body Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 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 usually wears his black robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Daar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After months of barely getting by, Daar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Hunter business at a young age. Nelkin was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Hunter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 310 gp.