Description: This late middle aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat and is in decent physical shape. She has brown fur. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Great was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'9". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears just a blue suit. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Arumawann never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears red trousers with blue and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries sais. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Dyer, Jasmine learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jasmine fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a great chef.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older man who very much looks the part of a Farmer, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Farmer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has moderate length brown hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has a crush on the local assassin

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.