Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Herbalist business.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Navigator. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing his hectic life and new navigator responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His white eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 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: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barrister profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise red.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nedda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.