Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Terse, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: She wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Map Maker mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fancy black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is an amazing painter.

History: Dazzazn was born with his mother's beautiful face. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Ekemon was born with his father's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Jarsali was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jarsali's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Jarsali and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.