Description: She wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a great chef.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Shautha was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His golden hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. He has white fur. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Stannor was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Amber (150 gp).