Description: An older woman who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a sai on her belt, she is not a threatening figure. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His orange fur is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Seven was born with his father's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Seven fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Mialee 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... Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is short and black. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Nikki 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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Nikki was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His red crest is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Quarethon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Quarethon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and balancing his hectic life and new server responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Black opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south to a Unemployed, Biri learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).