Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fancy black dress. Her tied-back hair is white. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Gifted from a young age, Geva studied abroad. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She usually wears her blue robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Anne's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.