Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 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 (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 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: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).