Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Adelard has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her white hair up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Nyx was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age her mother died while driving off some gnolls. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in nunchaku use. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and white. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Healer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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 (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Delre reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sard (40 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Adelaide liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.