Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports a flattop crest cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gesrethe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Stylist, but she got bored and became a Soapmaker. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: A 2'8" southern woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has moderate length brown hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her cinnamon fur is braided into rings. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Jade (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).