Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. With wild silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mortician who has hired her part-time. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has a crush on the local seamstress

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hadarai was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has dyed his greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Gorbundus is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gorbundus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His white hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Jet (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.