Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and is typically in her Ruler uniform. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 88. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal (600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 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: Standing 5'4", this man very much looks the part of a Layabout. His hair is short and red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white fur. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She has a hunchback. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length white fur. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Flame learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Mercenary like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Aerdeth was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of warhammers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His hair is auburn and very short. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thervan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 22000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Zephan embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Zephan was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Zephan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 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.