Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Cloud was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has no hair. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a Mortician, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a flail on her belt and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Lia was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Marshal. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He is an epitome of beauty. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Uraim was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blue crest is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Azzakh speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. Azzakh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Barrister business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.