Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan pants. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Gesrethe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but she was a colossal failure. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Thamuz was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Nicholas's homeland. Nicholas decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is blonde and very short. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Adelaide was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. She struck the Bellfounder job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: Kriv was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.