Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Fragrant was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Fragrant decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Architect arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is lengthy. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Alvyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by teas. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Panana 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. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 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: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 40 pp. Peridot (20 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Odo hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Detective. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length brown hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Ekemon was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fancy white dress. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Healer, Hrathy learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp. Red spinel (70 gp).