Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Damaia was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

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's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: She wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Laucian was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (150 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 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 wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A freak accident while working with his Baker father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).