Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Through the years after Mastema was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mastema's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Aust 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and black. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Rimmon reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is baby faced.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 sp. Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears green trousers with blue and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.