Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is typically in her Interpreter uniform. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: She was born in the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a large red jacket. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Architect mother left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has slicked back auburn hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Katherine was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Marbas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Marbas 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 Marbas. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Dain is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Mreksh was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 16000 cp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.