Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, green shirt, and blue tie, marred by teas. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Nella took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Burgell learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again.

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Assassin. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Adrex has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a crush on the local barrister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She sports golden long hair. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. A freak accident while working with her Body Guard father left her crippled. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is cut short. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired her part-time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Red garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.