Description: This late middle aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body and is in decent physical shape. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Zircon (30 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild black hair. 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 is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has black fur. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and very short. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Nutae was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jade (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Coral (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Layabout uniform. She is physically well-built. She wears her blue hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shava does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 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.