Description: She wears just a black suit. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Emen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Emen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jade (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and is dressed in an above average manner. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Actor again.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.