Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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 son.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a red vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Kithri was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She struck the Dyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is typically in her Bricklayer uniform. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 Weaver. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Painter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (140 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Jet (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long white crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 son.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Zook was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and balancing his hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.