Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Markosian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Spring was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Spring's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Spring and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by beers. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She has blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Patrick was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jade (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is short and black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Rinn was taken on many hunting expeditions. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).