Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His white hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is auburn and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amber (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. She wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Doctor profession.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and yellow robe with the hood down. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the south. A gifted student she started as a Dyer, but she got bored and became a Barkeep. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).