Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Grisha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her golden hair is cut short. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'1". She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. She has no crest. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan vest and prefers violet and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has moderate length purple hair. Her white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 cp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy brown hair. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Azurite (7 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nithther was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).