Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Layabout but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gifted student she started as a Sculptor, but she got bored and became a Layabout. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). White opal (900 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 36. 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 is a great chef.

History: Quillathe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Curran reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She uses divination through singing.

History: Lidda hails from a village terrorized by giants. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Roondar has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is content; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Jade (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Coral (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (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.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.