Description: She wears a fancy blue dress. She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nissa was born with her father's beautiful face. In her youth she was a Seamstress, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is white and curly. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Nadarr speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Born to a Engraver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a blue small hat and blue clothes. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. With wild white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is brown and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Paela speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Volen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When Volen reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 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.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He keeps his green crest in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Mehen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.