Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Latbag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a Sage, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 16000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her brown hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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. Stacee fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Coral (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 loathes her own lifestyle; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Hematite (8 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: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Korfel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy brown suit. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gunter was born with his father's beautiful face. Gunter abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.