Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a large white jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Thorpe is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. Her beige fur is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Flask has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her scarlet crest is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.