Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a colorful flower in his rusty crest. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

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 struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1800 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Priest uniform. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Jet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker father left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. 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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Tanner, Nala learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.