Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Gillyd speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Blacksmith, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and she perpetually has her spear ready. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her youth she was a Cartwright, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. 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 to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She 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. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kansif was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this western woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Portia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mason. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.