Description: She stands about 5'5" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length black hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shanairla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is typically in her Herbalist uniform. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: Markosian is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears just a black suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has no hair. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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 Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her white hair is still thick. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Performer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and yellow tie. Her beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Dagger lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears professional attire. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Vonana speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern man is typically in his Mortician uniform. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.