Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She usually wears her violet robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fancy green suit. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 was born several months after his father was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).