Description: This tall, slender woman has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Veloptima will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Howard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Howard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Murook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She wears her brown fur down. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Art studied abroad. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jade (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.