Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 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 (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nuraval fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 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 (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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 (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Merihim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to raise her children well

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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 comes from a rich southern family. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Junk Dealer. Her gray fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Junk Dealer, Gale learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Carpenter, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.