Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nelkin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears her golden hair down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a Masseuse first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Bricklayer business.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.