Description: This woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Farideh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). 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: She's looking for her big break; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 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 (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Irann was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (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.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Theodoric hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her black fur is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. After coming to the age of reason, Shadow took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp).