Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes, and she perpetually has her bow ready. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She takes great joy in being the best Marshal in town.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is short and silver. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anastrianna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears just a pastel suit. Her fur is beige and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Tordek reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Baker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp.