Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her brown hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Stableman. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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: This tall, slender man wears a brown collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jet (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a Ploughman first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ulblyn was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Chad was born with his mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Wymar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 Knight. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Jade (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.