Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wymar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his silver hair up. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is greedy; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3200 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bastard sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a Soapmaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Ovina 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. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Silgre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. After a long history of fighting, Silgre and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2400 gp.