Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ranala was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has worked as a Beggar like her father before her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She dresses like a well dressed Cook does. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is golden and very short. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Geva studied abroad. 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 Cook. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 130 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses like a well dressed Laborer does and is in decent physical shape. Her black fur is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Mercenary, but she got bored and became a Laborer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She is physically well-built. Her crest is white and curly. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Ishmoz hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. She is physically well-built. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He tends to his Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 sp.