Description: An older woman who wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Disease, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sickle with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Shy. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 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.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Knight does. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Cumpen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy golden hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Tippletoe hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Emerald (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.