Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Mara took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (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: A 6'5" southern woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length lavender fur. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This southern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Raer hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Interpreter, Raer learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the west to a Stylist, Clerebold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north. John was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Weaver. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.