Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eloise studied abroad. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His hair is short and silver. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ivellios hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ivellios grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her hair is silver and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 13000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has chestnut hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Osco hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).