Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, marred by sweets. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Helja 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 Helja. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Morgran was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Morgran decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair is brown and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Black pearl (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears just a grey suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Dain managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2900 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is typically in his Farmer uniform. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She keeps her long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. During her travels, Shivering and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shivering discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shivering fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.