Description: A middle-aged man, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Carrie was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Carrie's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a green collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Lilith's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Lilith took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scimitar and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is white and curly. She has brown eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the west to a Armorer, Myathethil learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has achieved small success as a Armorer.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love, Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.