Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Faral is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Faral was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a shipwright again

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears just a pastel suit. Her gray fur is braided into rings. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Tree alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Damien was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur is beige and very short. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his black robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy silver hair. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. With bright chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Rohesia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Eloise speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Eloise took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.