Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is brown and curly. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Shax enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Dadalan was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1900 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 24000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Morthos abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Morthos and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Priest, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Hunter. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (130 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.