Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortspear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 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.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tattered old clothes. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (150 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dull red sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theirastra studied abroad. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Theirastra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Orthog was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his club ready. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.