Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Skog would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 23000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Kallista liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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 is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gunter studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'2" western man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Travok hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Travok was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).