Description: This late middle aged woman wears a yellow shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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 have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Assassin soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Rathkran was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fancy brown suit. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Traubon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).