Description: Standing 2'8", this woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired her part-time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a red armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 82. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 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 (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aerdeth studied abroad. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her blue crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Akra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are amber.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kali's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).