Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His blue crest is still thick. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Roofer responsibilities is difficult; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Ekemon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

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

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy violet suit. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Laborer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is typically in her Hunter uniform. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 pp. Amber (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top violet hat.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Criella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).