Description: She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. 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 overprotective of those who hire her services. Mella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and retire the richest woman in the north

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a green shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. After coming to the age of reason, Qemuel took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a violet vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Healer. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Healer. She struck the Healer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and balancing her hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jade (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Norman was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Norman's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'5" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.