Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple tan robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Sellsword father left her crippled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'7". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has styled her silver crest well, parting it to the right. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Synthrin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. His red crest is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Arjhan was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. 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: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is an amazing painter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 17000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. She has a hunchback. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).