Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has moderate length brown hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. A true patriot, Ekk would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has worked as a Layabout like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He keeps his long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Engraver business.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dworic was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Dworic was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Dworic's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears black trousers with red and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his brown hair up. He has white eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Blossom and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Gilkass was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his violet robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fletcher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Military, Debt. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.