Description: She is a husky woman, who sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 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.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dee embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Dee was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Mindartis was born with his father's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Kelter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Richard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (3000 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 (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born in the north. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and green tie. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.