Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is short and white. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Tailor again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Skirt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 22000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and red pants. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Merihim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).