Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in an above average manner. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Lavinia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but she was a colossal failure. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. He keeps his brown fur in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flame grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 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). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is brown and curly. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.