Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is cut close to his head. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local actor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Kabbarg was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 in the north, 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 Halflings in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1700 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amber (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her red hair is wavy and long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.