Description: Standing 5'2", this woman wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson grey hat.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Ida took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (50 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is brown and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Hlin hails from a village terrorized by drow. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 14000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears professional attire. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has blue eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Engong took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Jabbie hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He worked as a nervous Jeweler and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). White opal (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a black suit, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).