Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Pandjed learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears skinny pants and wears a red and pastel robe with the hood down. Her hair is blonde and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Knight does. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Cumpen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy golden hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Tippletoe hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Emerald (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.