Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears his auburn hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Hoshû was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Dyer profession.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Ribbles took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp.