Description: He stands about 5'3" and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Coral (40 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is wearing a long, green cloak. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a great chef.

History: Bidreked was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She tends to her Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. With bright chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp.