Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Roofer who has hired him part-time. Harbek enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Red garnet (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His tied-back hair is auburn. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: Born in the north to a Merchant, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Aline was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). White opal (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His red 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: Therai wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Therai was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.