Description: He stands about 6'3" and dresses like a well dressed Cook does. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Gell learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fortune-teller. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: Uthemar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this western woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Animal Trainer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tattered old clothes. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red crest is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Kava was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.