Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She has wavy silver hair. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Architect. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Umpen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a hunchback. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Coral (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

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 is wearing a long, brown cloak. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, tan cloak, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'8". She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her axe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.