Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Ekk is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Servant mother left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a servant again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Seraphina was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. After a long history of fighting, Seraphina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Dworic was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Guard. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Map Maker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Nuraval enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.