Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Meriele alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Ahlyssa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blue hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Modean took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 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 (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and white tie. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright white hair. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Vadania was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Sellsword, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her hair is black and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She tends to her Sellsword job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.