Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blue and curly. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jezebeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jezebeth abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Reynard will drive conversation. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Falkrunn is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Falkrunn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Falkrunn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears blue trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 17000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears an entirely white suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 pp. Black opal (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (90 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Heward and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Coral (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).