Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her rapier with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 24000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 Scribe. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is silver and very short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gilbert hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, green shirt, and brown tie. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female usually wears her grey robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Delre enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student she started as a Herbalist, but she got bored and became a Roofer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Performer. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).