Description: This man wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is typically in her Knight uniform. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Simon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. 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 Dilettante. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. A gifted student he started as a Locksmith, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.