Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a axe on her belt. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished axe as well. Her tied-back hair is blonde. 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 a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Hlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1800 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 Assassin. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Jade (160 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is typically in his Priest uniform. He has moderate length auburn hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). White opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Miller. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with brown pants, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Coral (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.