Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. He has green eyes.

Personality: Art wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Art was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a great chef.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Leshanna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Jezebeth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 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 (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a red collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Jo lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 16000 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.