Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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, Surina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'9". She tends to wear a large grey jacket, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Bardryn was born with her father's beautiful face. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a crush on the local engraver

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 13000 gp. Amber (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This man wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He wears his silver crest up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Zedaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 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: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. She has wavy dark red hair. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Shax has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 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 (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Jo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.