Description: She is a mite stocky and sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her golden hair up. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cumpen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Brewer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is red and very short. She has red eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

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. He has wavy white hair. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Zephan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a Sculptor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zephan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is silver and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Mella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 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 (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.