Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Knight; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anne grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 Ploughman. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Grigi was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Grigi's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Grigi never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this eastern woman is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Chenna 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. Chenna 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A 4'3" eastern woman, she wears a fancy brown dress. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Balifra was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

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

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Oren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Oren hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 14000 cp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a red coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. With bright blonde hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Trym was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Himo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the north to a Mayor, Himo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Sensitive, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.