Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student she started as a Locksmith, but she got bored and became a Stylist. She struck the Stylist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to be a locksmith again

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Neega isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a white broad hat and white clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mortician born in the past three hundred years. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'9" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Marastyr speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Miller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.