Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arumawann was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears brown trousers with black and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her copper crest is still thick. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Biri learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).