Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Scribe born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Baker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Salasar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and elven compassion

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has slicked back black hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: She got into the Spy business at a young age. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nogu alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp.