Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She keeps her dark red hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blue crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Jezean learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 15000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He struck the Shoemaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. The war was a terrible time for him, and Korfel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Korfel hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He married young, but lost his spouse to brigands. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.