Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Rangrim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rangrim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Amber (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her hair is red and curly. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Engraver. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Vapula lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His golden hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer, marred by chocolates. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Armorer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Meriele will drive conversation. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp.