Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 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). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 21000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

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. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Fortune-teller business.

History: Born to a Barber, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local detective

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).