Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Mercenary, 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 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.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver crest is still thick. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired her part-time. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With bright auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Painter business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Dyer, but she got bored and became a Painter. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 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.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She keeps her lavender fur in a flapper bob. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Jade was born the youngest of three triplets. 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: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears her blonde hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Mialee never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Jade (160 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.