Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is singed and shortened. 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. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Fletcher, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair down. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.