Description: She wears a blue coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her hair is black and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Thamuz wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Azurite (12 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.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Carter; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. He has dark red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 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.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Mella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Mella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Navigator and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'10" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are green.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Therlin was taken on many hunting expeditions. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).