Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (110 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.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Barrister, Serpent learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He struck the Barrister job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Spy again; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Deep green spinel (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 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: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fancy brown suit. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Flaws: Disease, Sensitive, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears professional attire. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thorpe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ida grew up listening to her father's many stories. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.