Description: This dark-skinned female likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Arha was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Arha's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and carries monstrous two handed axes. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Seddit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears professional attire. His auburn hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her fur is lavender and curly. She has green eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Right-Handed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a crush on the local body guard

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.