Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Claira will drive conversation. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Apothecary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman is wearing a long, white cloak. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Dilettante born in the past three hundred years. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Kellen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Unemployed father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and balancing his hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Through the years after Igden was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Igden's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Salasar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Einkil 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.