Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

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. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Philomena was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Philomena's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 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: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a white collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her white hair up. 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 fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Ownka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports chestnut long hair. She has a tattooed face.

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. Katherine enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Katherine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White opal (600 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is portly but not overly obese. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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 in the south her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alberich does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Delg embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 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.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Carpenter. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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

History: Born to a Banker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.