Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). White opal (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amber (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears her black hair down. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barkeep but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lavinia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 15000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His hair is short and golden. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Pennie lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Bimpnottin learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shivering will drive conversation. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He 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. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Theren is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red garnet (110 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.