Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Hecat was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a green costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a great chef.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has no hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: To clean up the streets; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blue crest is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Engraver born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Rael was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).