Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing a long, black cloak. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White opal (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Laborer, who enjoyed hunting, Numba was taken on many hunting expeditions. Numba liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She struck the Ruler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries sais. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 27000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fisher who has hired him part-time. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Saphara wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Saphara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses like a well dressed Stylist does. Her hair is short and red. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mastema has worked very hard to control her curse. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.