Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Birel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ivellios is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her silver hair is well kept. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ilanis isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her youth she was a Engraver, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west to a Armorer, Grai learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Miller, but she got bored and became a Armorer. Being a Armorer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman wears brown trousers with green and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rolf isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Rolf was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1900 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and green tie. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp. Iolite (30 gp).

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this western woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp.