Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered trident and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His crest is black and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. At a young age his mother died while driving off some dire rats. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in ceremonial dagger use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With wild chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jet (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

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. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a tan scarf. He wears his blonde hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Oppleby was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Greedy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.