Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her crest is green and very short. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. White opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. Her brown fur is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cask is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her white hair is braided into rings. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and she perpetually has her bow ready. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Surina studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a fancy tan dress. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Tana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Foxilon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Foxilon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.