Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (150 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Rurik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Dilettante, and she perpetually has her bow ready. She has blonde hair. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Naal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She has brown hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Griselda took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Anverth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Anverth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather, marred by chocolates. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2200 sp.