Description: This dark-skinned female wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and blue pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Emeny hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length black hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Balam took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier 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: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amber (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Born in the west to a Miner, Fabien learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.