Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her blonde hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his green robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Chem embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Diggory was born with his mother's beautiful face. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Courier. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Leshanna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Layabout. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. His hair is short and purple. His ears are large.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her red crest is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.