Description: An older man who wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bow, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and golden. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Gimurt was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miller. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His tied-back hair is white. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Lezre was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. With wild blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shepherd. Mary enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mary studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Agatha grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jade (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears green trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.