Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a violet costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (5 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.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Shadow learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull green iron scale mail. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Apothecary. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rose (60 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her crest is red and curly. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).