Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is typically in her Priest uniform. She has moderate length black hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rose (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Tyna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theirastra studied abroad. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Theirastra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Orthog was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his club ready. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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 (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.