Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. Jet (140 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a great chef.

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 took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are silver.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 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 wears tattered old clothes. She has wavy blue hair. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Bune was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bune's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Hadwisa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Farmer and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (50 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, marred by beers. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Kody hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His lavender fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Skirt alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.