Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black vest and prefers yellow and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His crest is blue and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Baker. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is white and curly. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Phann was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a violet scarf and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Naal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naal grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Portia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Carter. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has worked as a Carter like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 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 (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Courier. She is physically well-built. Her dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.