Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aura fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Jo lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 22000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Quilla was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Cartwright. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has brown eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. Her head has been shaved. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Melissa reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Server. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Server for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a navigator again

Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).