Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'7" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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 comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Crown-heir father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has moderate length orange fur. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his silver hair down. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2600 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her golden hair is wavy and long. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dagnal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has slicked back white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Callie 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 became a Priest soon after.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again.

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on her left side. Her golden hair is still thick. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fancy red suit. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (50 gp).