Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Qualen will drive conversation. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Qualen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Qualen was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Navigator, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Sculptor. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Silent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her trident with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shautha grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has taken up work as a Knight and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Xappan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has moderate length black hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tippletoe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Henry was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.