Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has moderate length blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Horza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Watson was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jet (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does, marred by teas. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'3". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her blue hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Astaro will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing her hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aline isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. 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: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amber (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp.