Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Hatae was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Tailor business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Quarion alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports silver long hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 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 (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her fur is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Painter, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new weaver responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jade (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).